I'm teaching my Orgasmic Bliss: Female Pleasure 101 class in Chicago at Taboo Tabou on Tuesday, April 19th, and I answered the following female orgasm-related questions for a promotional interview. Thought you might enjoy, so here's a little sneak peak: 1. Why is the female orgasm so complicated for our society? We live in a culture where pleasure is not taught or openly talked about - especially when it comes to teenagers. Teens find out about sex from trial and error, and/or from what they hear from the media or their peers. Very rarely do we hear female sexuality praised...

We posted this a few years back, and in response to the many cock ring related questions that have been pouring in lately, we feel like it's time for a little reminder. So, without further ado... Interested in trying out a metal or hard silicone cock ring? Be sure to measure yourself for the perfect fit (or, if anything, to avoid a trip to the emergency room). Keep in mind that you want your cock ring to be snug while just loose enough to get on and off. Also, when dealing with non-stretchy rings, it is ideal to put the cock...

The LOOP: The Latest in Kegel Exercise Support Over the years Kegel exercises haven been a frequent topic on the Ask Amy blog. We’ve covered the basics in “Kegel Exerciser 101”, how to do Kegel exercises using Smartballs, and reviewed several products including the Njoy Pure Wand and K.1 balls. Medical specialists tend to agree that Kegel exercises have real potential to enhance women’s sexual well-being by strengthening the Kegel muscles, improving one’s ability to reach orgasm, and increasing the intensity of orgasms. Furthermore, for women with bladder issues or those who have given birth, strengthening the pelvic floor muscles can...